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My gi dr found a 6mm nodule during my colonoscopy. what could this be?
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Depends on pathology: Unless there is a pathologist on site, the polyps undergo a process of fixation, staining, sectioning, and interpretation. Most experienced gastroenterologists can however guess with about 90% accuracy whether a biopsied/removed polyp/nodule/mass/tumor has an appearance c/w cancer, & what further intervention for it may be needed. You should have biopsy results soon.
Answered 5/7/2017
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Ask: Ask your GI doctor, the practitioner who actually visualized the "nodule."
Answered 5/10/2017
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